Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, July 10, 2023

Monday, July 10, 2023 Workshop Meeting School District Central Administration Complex Niceville, Florida Training Room 9:00 a.m. *********************************************** NOTICE: This Board Meeting is being live-streamed for the convenience of the public at the video link above or at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/district/sb/meetings/2023 *********************************************** 1. Opening of Meeting Subject : 1.1 Call to Order by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Procedural 2. Approval of Agenda Subject : 2.1 Changes to Agenda and Approval of Agenda Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Agenda 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.1 Recognition of Kelli Sanders on the occasion of her retirement, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Kelli Sanders, Principal, on the occasion of her retirement, for her thirty-two years of distinguished service, dedication, achievements, and leadership in Okaloosa County Schools. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.2 Recognition of Jayson Sanders on the occasion of his retirement, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content Recognition of Jayson Sanders on the occasion of his retirement, presented by the Superintendent. 3. Recognitions Subject : 3.3 Recognition of Step One Automotive Group, recipient of the Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Business Recognition Award in Okaloosa County, presented by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Recognition Public Content The Commissioner's Business Recognition Award is presented to Step One Automotive Group, Okaloosa County School District, for providing innovative learning opportunities in the local community and enhancing Florida's education system. The Commissioner’s Business Recognition Awards are given annually to highlight successful partnerships between members of the business community and local school districts for the benefit of Florida’s students. 4. Administrative Personnel Appointments Subject : 4.1 Appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Walker Elementary School, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Recommended Action : Motion to approve the appointment of Assistant Principal II (10 Month), Walker Elementary School. 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (Blue Card) Subject : 5.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board regarding Agenda items only - Form MIS 5241 Discussion of Agenda Items (Blue Card) Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 6. Committee and Staff Reports (Workshop Only) Subject : 6.1 Updates to Okaloosa County School Health Services Manual 2023-  2024, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content Updates to this manual reflect current standards of care, policies and procedures related to the provision of school health services to students while in school. This manual is a collaborative work with the Okaloosa County School District's Student Services Department and Aveanna Health Care. File Attachments 23_24 Redlined.pdf (2,563 KB) Clean 23_24 School Health Services Manual.pdf (2,623 KB) 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of June 26, 2023; Minutes of the Budget Workshop Meeting of June 26, 2023; Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of June 26, 2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2023, recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Minutes of the Student Disciplinary Hearing of June 26, 2023; Minutes of the Budget Workshop Meeting of June 26, 2023;  Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of June 26, 2023; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2023. File Attachments 6-26-2023 Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (165 KB) 6-26-2023 Budget Workshop - DRAFT.pdf (131 KB) 6-26-2023 Meeting - DRAFT.pdf (151 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.3 Authorization to advertise the proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for fiscal year 2023-2024, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to authorize advertisement of the proposed Preliminary and Tentative Budget and Millage Rate for fiscal year 2023-2024. Public Content The District is required by law to advertise in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the county or in a geographically limited insert of such newspaper, notice of its intent to tentatively adopt a millage rate and budget. The size, format, and placement of the advertisements are specified in the Truth-In-Millage (TRIM) guidelines and must not be modified. The advertisements will be in the Northwest Florida Daily News on July 21, 2023. A public hearing to tentatively adopt a millage rate and budget must be held not less than 2 days or more than 5 days after the day that the advertisement is first published. Accordingly, the public hearing to tentatively adopt the millage rate and the budget is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2023, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.4 Invoices to be approved for payment, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve invoices for payment. Public Content As required by SBE Rule 6A – 1.012, purchases outside the established State and District guidelines must be approved by the School Board. Invoices to be approved for payment presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. File Attachments Board Bills 07.10.2023.pdf (66 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.5 School Donations, presented by Julie Perry, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $4,249.86 Budgeted : No Budget Source : Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve School Donations. Public Content Okaloosa County Schools periodically receives donations over $500.00 from public, private, and anonymous donors. These donations are reported to the School Board for approval/acknowledgement through the Finance Department. Donor(s) specify in writing the name of the school(s) and how they want the donation to be used at that school(s). Donations have assisted Okaloosa County students in many programs, such as Booster Clubs, Band Programs, travel for state competitions, Culinary Programs, Leadership Projects, Softball Programs, and classroom supplies. File Attachments Donations-2023-07-10.pdf (116 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.6 Renewal of ITB 21-0053-MR Park and Playground Equipment, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Varies Recommended Action : Motion to renew tagging on with ITB 21-0053-MR Park and Playground Equipment through Manatee County Schools, effective September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renew tagging on with ITB 21-0053-MR Park and Playground Equipment through Manatee County Schools. The contract will be used as needed based on catalog pricing, and funds will be paid from various sources. The contract is effective September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024 and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS-MANATEE CO.pdf (3,570 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.7 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: RFP 17- 04 Multifunction Copiers, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Varies Recommended Action : Motion to approve the renewal of Tag- On Bid RFP 17-04 Multifunction Copiers through Santa Rosa County Schools, effective through June 30, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renew Tag-On Bid RFP 17-04 Multifunction Copiers through Santa Rosa County Schools, based on bid pricing, terms and conditions. Purchases will be made as needed, and funding will vary. The contract is effective through June 30, 2024 and copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, contact Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, at (850) 833-7668. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS.pdf (912 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.8 Renewal of Tag-On Bid: Annual Purchase Agreement for Indefinite Quantity Environmental Contracting Services, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director,  Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds, Project 2313 Environmental/IAQ/T & B-District Wide Recommended Action : Motion to approve renewing the tag- on with Escambia County School District for Annual Purchase Agreement for Indefinite Quantity Environmental Contracting Services, effective June 22, 2023, through June 21, 2024. Public Content Request approval to renew tagging on to Annual Purchase Agreement for Indefinite Quantity Environmental Contracting Services through Escambia County Schools. The contract will be used as needed and is effective June 22, 2023, through June 21, 2024. Funding will be paid from Capital Funds, Project 2313 Environmental/IAQ/T & B-District Wide. Copies of the renewal documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments RENEWAL DOCUMENTS(2).pdf (75 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 Tag-On Bid Purchase Over $50,000: Trane, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $152,683.44 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Capital Funds (1.50 Mill), Project 0319 DW HVAC Replacement Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of HVAC equipment and installation from Trane for Pryor Middle School Gym in the amount of $152,683.44. Public Content Request approval to purchase HVAC equipment and installation from Trane for Pryor Middle School Gym in the amount of $152,683.44. The purchase is made through OMNIA Racine #3341 and funds will be paid from Capital Funds (1.50 Mill), Project 0319 DW HVAC Replacement. A copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance Support Services, at (850) 833-7159. File Attachments TRANE QUOTE-PRYOR MS.pdf (964 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000:Remind, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $126,240.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 3009 Instruction & DW Software Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of software from Remind in the amount of $126,240.00, effective July 11, 2023, through July 10, 2024. Public Content Request approval to purchase software from Remind in the amount of $126,240.00. The purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b) and funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 3009 Instruction & DW Software. The contract is effective July 11, 2023, through July 10, 2024, and a copy of the quote is attached. For additional information, please contact Eric Mitchell, Director, MIS & IT, at (850) 689-7153. File Attachments REMIND QUOTE.pdf (290 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Curriculum Associates, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $744,827.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 2080 ESSER- GF Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of software, printed materials, and professional development from Curriculum Associates for a total of $744,827.00, effective July 11, 2023, through July 10, 2024. Public Content Request approval to purchase software, printed materials, and professional development from Curriculum Associates for a total of $744,827.00. This purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b) and will be paid from General Funds, Project 2080 ESSER-GF. The contract is effective July 11, 2023, through July 10, 2024, and a copy of the quote is attached. for additional information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, at (850) 833-5888. File Attachments CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES QUOTE.pdf (924 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 Exempted Purchase Over $50,000: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $916,137.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 2080 ESSER- GF, General Funds, Project 6123 Reading Instruction, and Federal Funds, Project 3405 Title II, Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the purchase of Read 180 products and services from  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt over a 3- year period for a total amount of $916,137.00, effective July 11, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Public Content Request approval to purchase Read 180 products and services from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt over a 3-year period for a total amount of $916,137.00. An initial payment of $428,852.40 will be paid after invoice is received, and then a payment of $243,642.30 will be paid by/on July 1st of 2024 and of 2025. This purchase is exempt through 6A-1.012(11)(b) and funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 2080 ESSER-GF, General Funds, Project 6123 Reading Instruction, and Federal Funds, Project 3405 Title II, Part A. The contract is effective July 11, 2023, through June 30, 2026 and copies of the quote documents are attached. For additional information, please contact Sheila Lightbourne, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, at (850) 833-5888. File Attachments HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT QUOTE.pdf (480 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 Service Agreement #24-24 Jamie Fields, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $15,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Internal Funds, Band Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #24-24 between Jamie Fields and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School, in an amount not  to exceed $15,000.00, effective July 11, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #24-24 between Jamie Fields and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School. The Provider will be Director of Color Guard and will be paid $1,250.00 per month for up to 12 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Funds will be paid from Internal Funds, Band and the Agreement is effective July 11, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A copy of the Service Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Derek Fields, Band Director, Fort Walton Beach High School, at (850) 833-3300. File Attachments SA #24-24.pdf (428 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.14 Service Agreement #24-25 Synced Up Designs, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $11,310.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project 4005 Band Program Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #24-25 between Synced Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School, in an amount not to exceed $11,310.00, effective July 24, 2023, through September 15, 2023. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #24-25 between Synced Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School. The Provider will provide a Custom Designed Marching Drill, Staging, Choreography/Halftime Show. The Provider will be paid $66.50 per student, based on an estimated 140 students, upon receiving full composition, and $2,000.00 for Choreography upon receiving full composition, for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,310.00. Funds will be paid from General Funds, Project 4005 Band Program. The Agreement is effective July 24, 2023, through September 15, 2023, and a copy is attached. For additional information, please contact Derek Fields, Band Director, Fort Walton Beach High School, at (850) 833-3300. File Attachments SA #24-25.pdf (386 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.15 Service Agreement #24-26 Synched Up Designs, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $12,000.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Internal Funds, Band Recommended Action : Motion to approve Service Agreement #24-26 between Synched Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School, in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, effective July 11, 2023, through July 23, 2023. Public Content Request approval of Service Agreement #24-26 between Synched Up Designs and The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, on behalf of Fort Walton Beach High School. The Provider will provide Custom Music Composition for Fall 2023. The Provider will be paid $12,000.00 upon completion of full composition, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,000.00. Funds will be paid from Internal Funds, Band, and is effective July 11, 2023, through July 23, 2023. A copy of the Agreement is attached. For additional information, please contact Derek Fields, Band Director, Fort Walton Beach High School, at (850) 833-3300. File Attachments SA #24-26.pdf (365 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.16 Self Help Project to Restore Restrooms in Concession Stand Area at Destin Middle School, presented by Dr. Bill Smith, Program Director, Facilities Planning, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $7,551.00 Budgeted : No Budget Source : School Internal Funds/Donations Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Self Help Project to Restore Restrooms in Concession Stand Area at Destin Middle School, in the amount of $7,551.00. Public Content Destin Middle School is requesting the approval of a self-help project to restore functionality and beauty to the existing restrooms in the school’s concession stand area. Our neighborhood school is widely used and these areas receive a high volume of traffic by local and visiting families. We take great pride in our school district and school and feel this area requires attention to represent our stakeholders properly. The total project is estimated at $7,551 with budget details of the refresh project in a separate spreadsheet. The work for the project is being graciously donated by Mr. Mark J. Borgen of MB Construction of Destin L.L.C. His letter-in-kind is also attached. I respectfully request approval to start the project during July and wrap up before August 30, 2023. Please contact Dr. Bill Smith for additional information, 689-7158. File Attachments Letter from B. Small.pdf (30 KB) Middle School Letter.pdf (393 KB) DMS Bathroom.pdf (87 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.17 Donate one (1) 2000 International/Thomas 65 passenger bus to Okaloosa Academy, presented by Jay McInnis, Program Director, Transportation and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve Transportation to donate one (1) 2000 International/Thomas 65 passenger school bus VIN#1HVBBAN1YH313096, (00-4) to Okaloosa Academy. (Bus already in surplus) Public Content Motion to approve Transportation to donate one (1) 2000 International/Thomas 65 passenger school bus VIN#1HVBBAN1YH313096, (00-4) to Okaloosa Academy. (bus already in surplus) Please contact Jay McInnis for additional information, (850) 833-4162. Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.18 School Food Services updated A la Carte Pricing for Elementary and Secondary Schools for the 2023-2024 School Year, presented by Stephen Anderson, Program Director, Food Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the School Food Services updated A la Carte pricing for Elementary and Secondary schools for the 2023-2024 School Year. Public Content Attached is the School Food Services updated A la Carte pricing for Elementary and Secondary schools for the 2023-2024 School Year. For additional information, please contact Stephen Anderson at 850-301-3020. File Attachments Okaloosa County School District A la Carte Pricing 2023-2024.pdf (19 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.19 Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and Children's Home Society, to provide in-school mental health services to students with parent consent, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the COoperative Aggreement between the School Board of Okaloosa County and Children's Home Society to provide in-school mental health services to students with parent consent, effective August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024. Public Content Children's Home Society is a community based mental health provider that provides mental health services to children and their families. Through the cooperative agreement, CHS will collaborate with the DIstrict's school based Mental Health providers to provide services and support to student with parent conset. Term of agreement is August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 Please contact Teri Schroeder at 850-833-3108 for additional information. File Attachments Children's Home Society Mental Health Services Cooperative Agreement-FY 08012023-07312024-KC signed.pdf (366 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.20 Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. to provide MBF Child Safety Matters in all K-5 Schools, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and The Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. to provide MBF Child Safety Matters in all K-5 Schools, effective August 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Public Content The Children's Advocacy Center desires to provide MBF Child Safety Matters in all K-5 elementary schools throughout Okaloosa County as a prevention program that is comprehensive, age and developmentally appropriate K-5 instruction on Internet Safety, Substance Use/Abuse prevention, Mental / Emotional Health and Prevention of Child Abuse, Exploitation and Human Trafficking. This program / instruction will meet the Health Education instruction requirements by the Florida Department of Education as it related to HB 519 and F.S. 1003.42. Term of Agreement is 8/1/2023-6/30/2024 For more information or questions, contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services at 850-833-3108. File Attachments ECCAC COA.pdf (378 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.21 Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., to provide in-school mental health services to students with parent consent, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and CDAC Behavioral Healthcare to provide the Resiliency Increasing Skills and Education (RISE) program which includes S.S. GRIN curriculum. Public Content CDAC Behavioral Health is a community based mental health provider. Through this cooperative agreement, CDAC will collaborate with designated OCSD schools to provide the Resiliency Increasing Skills and Education (RISE) program which includes S.S. Grin Curriculum to the student within designated schools. Parent consent is required for student participation. Term of the Agreement is July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Contact Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services for more information at 850-833-3108. File Attachments CDAC Final.pdf (133 KB) 2023 Okaloosa In-Kind Documentation.pdf (105 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.22 Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and North Florida Medical Centers, Inc. to provide preventative dental services to students with parent consent, presented by Teri Schroeder, Program Director, Student Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Okaloosa County, Florida, and North Florida Medical Centers, Inc. to provider preventative dental services to students in the school setting with parent consent. Effective August 1, 2023 - July 10, 2024. Public Content North Florida Health desires to coordinate with OCSD for the purpose of providing on site preventative dental care to students, with parent consent, at designated schools, at no cost to the School District or the parent. MOU term is August 1, 2023 - July 10, 2024. For more information or questions, contact Teri Schroeder at 850-833-3108. File Attachments Okaloosa County School District MOU 2023-2024 NFMCMobile Dental Clinic 2023-05 (signed).pdf (1,636 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.23 Cooperative Agreement between Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource  System (FDLRS) FDOE Discretionary Project and Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties, submitted by Amy Bowles, Program Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 26, 2023 Absolute Date : Jun 26, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : FDOE Discretionary Project (Escambia County is the fiscal agent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement between Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource System (FDLRS) FDOE Discretionary Project and Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties. Public Content FDLRS Emerald Coast Associate Center is a state funded project which provides diagnostic and learning resources for exceptional students, assists in educational evaluations, and facilitates the provision of instruction and services to exceptional students and their families. These funds benefit Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties. The four functions of FDLRS are: Child Find, Human Resource Development, Parent Services and Assistive Technology. The total dollar amount reflects services provided across all three districts. For additional information, please contact Amy Bowles or Kathy Ard, 833-5866. File Attachments FDLRS 2024 Grant.pdf (711 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.24 Permission to apply for the 2023- 2024 IDEA Part B, Entitlement K-12, and IDEA Part B, Entitlement Pre-K  Grants, presented by Kathy Ard, Director, Exceptional Student Education, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $8,536,373.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : IDEA Part B, Entitlement and IDEA Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Grants. Recommended Action : Motion to approve applications for IDEA Part B, Entitlement and IDEA Part B, Entitlement Pre-K Grants. Public Content The grant allocations are calculated by the Florida Department of Education for school-year 2023 -2024. Due to the late notice of grant allocation awards by the DOE, the full budget narrative will be presented to the School Board when DOE makes it available. Please contact Kathy Ard at ardk@okaloosaschools.com or 850-833-3164 for additional information. File Attachments DOE 100A IDEA, Part B, Entitlement K-12, 2023-2024.pdf (54 KB) DOE 100A IDEA, Part B, Entitlement Pre-K 2023-2024.pdf (53 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.25 Title IX - Part A Florida Department of Education Project Application for 2023-2024 year 3, presented by Dr. Cheryl Seals, Specialist, Student Intervention Services, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $172,974.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Title IX - Part A Funds Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Florida Department of Education Project Application for 2023-2024 School Year, Title IX - Part A, Year 3. Public Content Title IX - Part A, year 3-Florida Department of Education project application for the 2023-2024 school year. Okaloosa County's projected allocation is 172,974. The budget and narrative are being presented to the Okaloosa County School Board for approval. For additional information, please contact Dr. Cheryl Seals at 850-833-5861 File Attachments FY 23-24 - Title IX Part A EHCY Year 3 Application 20230626.pdf (196 KB) FY 23-24 DOE 100 Project Application EHCY Yr 3 20230623.pdf (52 KB) FY 23-24 DOE 101S Budget Narrative EHCY Yr 3 20230623.pdf (107 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.26 Request for Course Code Adoption for the 2023-2024 School Year, presented by Denise Berry, Program Director, Curriculum, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Course Code Adoption for the 2023-2024 School  Year. Public Content Request to adopt the attached course. For additional information, please contact Denise Berry, (850) 833-4208. File Attachments CTE MS Criminal Justice .pdf (132 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.1 (Information Only) Employees on Administrative Leave, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content There are no employees to report that have been placed on/or removed from Administrative Leave at this time. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.2 (Information Only) Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have elected to participate in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). NEW DROP ENTRIES Employee Name EID Position Location DROP Start Date Patricia Bryant 116605 Paraprofessional Shalimar ES 11/1/2023 Robert Commins 125027 Staffing Specialist ESE 7/1/2023 Tim Duffey 103883 Route Coordinator Trans North 8/1/2023 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.3 Employment Separations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee separations. Public Content Attached is a list of employees who resigned/retired from the Okaloosa County School District. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments July 10, 2023 Separations, Public.pdf (42 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.4 Personnel Recommendations, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve personnel recommendations. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been hired in the instructional and education support positions or hired for substitute positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. File Attachments July 10, 2023 Substitute New Hires.pdf (46 KB) July 10, 2023 Instructional New Hires.pdf (57 KB) July 10, 2023 Ed Support NEW.pdf (50 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.5 Employee Transfers, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve employee transfers. Public Content The purpose of this item is to present a list of employees who have been transferred in instructional and education support positions. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 File Attachments July 10, 2023 Transfers, Updated.pdf (83 KB) 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.6 Employee Suspension, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent,  Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the suspension of employee without pay. Public Content Suspension of the following employee without pay for a period of 3 days. EID: 101476 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 833-5801. 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.7 Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2123 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Reinstatement/Reimbursement of sick leave due to line-of duty illness/injury/medical examination. Public Content The purpose of this item for approval is to reinstate/reimburse sick leave to employees who became ill or injured while at work while on duty. Name School Hours Tacara Hunt Edwins Elem. 3.5 William Hagen MIS 1.5 For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801 8. Superintendent's Human Resources Recommendations Subject : 8.8 Leave Without Pay, presented by Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve leave without pay. Public Content The purpose of this item is to receive approval for employees who took leave and will not be paid for their leave. For more information, contact Lee Hale at 850-833-5801. 10. Construction Program/Owner's Representative's Business Subject : 10.1 Program Status Report by the Board's Representative to the Construction Program Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information 11. Attorney's Business Subject : 11.1 Consideration of recommendations, updates, requests, and pending legal matters Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The attorney to the Board may provide updates, recommendations, or make requests regarding legal matters. 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.1 Out-of-State Student Trip Requests approved by the Superintendent. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content An updated list of out-of-state student trip requests approved by the Superintendent will be provided to the School Board Members at the Workshop, and again at the Regular Meeting, to insure they receive the most current information. File Attachments Out of State Student Trip Requests 7-10-23.pdf (108 KB) 12. Superintendent's Business Subject : 12.2 Correspondence, requests and other matters addressed by the Superintendent Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content The Superintendent may address correspondence, requests and other matters with the Board. 13. Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Subject : 13.1 Board Members' Announcements/Request for Information Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action, Information Public Content Board Members may request information or address concerns and other matters. 14. Public Comment - General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Subject : 14.1 Members of the public desiring to address the School Board with general comments - Form MIS 6120 General Public Comments (Yellow Card) Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.1 Public Hearing for Instructional Materials Adoption for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education, presented by Tami Ellis, Science Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education, in accordance with §1003.42, Florida Statutes, for the 2023-2024 School Year. Public Content A Public Hearing will be held to receive input and consider approval for adoption of instructional materials for Secondary Science, and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education, for the 2023-2024 School Year. The Okaloosa County School District is preparing documentation and public availability of major instructional materials relating to reproductive health and disease as required by §1003.42, Florida Statutes. This public hearing is for the annual approval of major instructional materials used for the following Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education courses taught in the school district that require state standards on reproductive health and disease: Middle Grades Life Science Biology 1 Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Medical Skills and Services CTE: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology CTE: Allied Health Assistant 3 CTE: Emergency Medical Responder 3 CTE: Medical Interventions CTE: Practical Nursing The course and material information and the public review link below are available on the Okaloosa County School District Website: https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/page/reproductive-health-and-disease-education Printed materials can also be reviewed by contacting Tami Ellis, (850) 833-4122. File Attachments Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Standards.pdf (310 KB) Biology HB545 Materials.pdf (310 KB) Biology HB545 Standards.pdf (324 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (334 KB) Emergency Medical Responder 3 HB545 Standards.pdf (550 KB) Health Science Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Materials.pdf (331 KB) Health Science Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Standards.pdf (443 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Materials.pdf (308 KB) Medical Interventions HB545 Standards.pdf (425 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB 545 Standards.pdf (314 KB) Medical Skills and Services HB545 Materials.pdf (332 KB) MJ Life Science HB545 Materials.pdf (450 KB) MJ Life Science HB545 Standards.pdf (320 KB) Practical Nursing HB545 Materials.pdf (320 KB) Practical Nursing HB545_8418400.pdf (47 KB) 2_Reproductive Health and Disease Education Exemption form.pdf (388 KB) Allied Health Assistant 3 HB545 Materials.pdf (333 KB) Allied Health Assisting 3 HB545 Standards.pdf (548 KB) Anatomy and Physiology HB545 Materials.pdf (326 KB) 15. Public Hearing Subject : 15.2 Public Hearing for Textbook (Instructional Materials) Adoption, presented by Ryan Gore, Curriculum and Instruction, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action Preferred Date : Jul 10, 2023 Absolute Date : Jul 10, 2023 Recommended Action : Motion to approve the textbook adoption (Instructional Materials) of the recommended social studies publishers. Public Content A public hearing will be held to receive public input and consider approval of the adoption of the following textbooks (instructional materials), from the state approved instructional materials list, pending budget allowance: High School Psychology 1. Bedford, Freeman and Worth 2. National Geographic Cengage 3. eDynamic Holdings – Recommended for Adoption The textbook adoption information and the public review links are available on the Okaloosa County School District website at the following address: https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/o/ocsd/page/social-studies-textbook-adoption-meeting-notice. Print materials may also be reviewed by contacting Ryan Gore at (850) 833-4208. 16. Adjournment Subject : 16.1 Adjournment of the meeting by the Chairman Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.1 Notice of Workshop Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF WORKSHOP A Workshop on this Agenda will be held in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida, on July 10, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be open to the press and public. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.2 Notice of Public Hearing Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Okaloosa County will conduct a Public Hearing on July 10, 2023, beginning at 6:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Training Room at the School District Central Administration Complex, Niceville, Florida. The purpose of the Hearing is to receive public input and consider approval of the following: Textbook Adoption (Instructional Materials) for social studies. Instructional Materials Adoption for Secondary Science and Career and Technical Education Reproductive Health and Disease Education Any interested party who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered during this meeting, will need a record of proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Any person requiring special accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the Superintendent at (850) 689-7185 prior to this meeting. 17. Public Notices Subject : 17.3 Public Notice Meeting : Jul 10, 2023 - Workshop Meeting Type : Information Public Content PUBLIC NOTICE This meeting will be open to the press and the public. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Okaloosa County School Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the School Board for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the School Board at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at (850) 689-7185. Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the School Board business meeting is and shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen to and for the benefit of the School Board pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01. The views and beliefs expressed by the Invocation Speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the School Board and do not necessarily represent their individual religious beliefs, nor are the views or beliefs expressed intended to express allegiance to or preference for any particular religion, denomination, faith, creed, or belief by the School Board. No person in attendance at this meeting is or shall be required to participate in any invocation and such decision whether or not to participate will have no impact on his or her right to actively participate in the public meeting.